Albany is the 338th largest city in the US. Jacob Alejandro would be right at home in some of the…read morelargest cities! The vibe is impeccable, truly comfortable and well designed! The staff were professional, pleasant, and coffee/tea focused! My wife enjoyed a black tea chai latte and I loved the reserve pour over coffee experience! I order pour over pretty much every time it's available at a coffee shop. Jacob Alejandro's pour over service is pretty much ceremonial! They serve it on a tray. The tray has the "pitcher", a glass for service, and a glass of palate cleansing jade tea in the middle. (I did have to ask what the jade tea was) The palate cleanse was the perfect start. The Costa Rican coffee was heavenly, one of those drinking experiences where even my amateur palate was engaged. It was truly nice to sit for a while and enjoy a great cup of coffee at Jacob Alejandro! Yes, they would fit in a larger city but smaller cities deserve great coffee also!

The vibe of this place is so cozy. Lots of seating. The staff was nice and I ordered a black tea…read morechai. Not my favorite but the vibe was good.

Phenomenal customer service. Creativity in their menu. Delicious coffee and bites to eat. Beautiful…read moreseating area. Not enough nice things to say.

Nice coffee spot. I tried a blueberry smoothie & enjoyed it. They have lots of pastries available…read morefor purchase. Minimal inside seating & small private lot parking out front. Service was nice, restroom was clean.

Love their seasonal/rotating coffee options! Coconut brews for the summer. Everyone is always so…read morefriendly and orders come up quickly!

Tried this spot and the staff was super friendly. There was quite a line so if it's a Saturday get…read moreready for a wait. Most the pastries were sold out by 10, we tried a chocolate croissant and it was cold in the middle when warmed. It was still ok. I tried a latte as well it was good, nothing crazy. There's searing areas and really pretty views of the city.

Professor Java's was one of the first businesses I reviewed on Yelp. But shame on me for not…read morefollowing up when their Wolf Rd. site closed. I didn't realize they had reopened until I saw them next to the relocated Penzey's. Hooray! Two things I miss from the old location are the ability to buy coffee beans, and the more eclectic layout. No worries about the beans these days. Their new site is a much more regular layout, but it's more than adequately compensated by a very relaxed and cozy atmosphere, with more space behind the counter to prepare foods. And that counter holds a lot of other confections as well. Their regular coffee is a bit mild, but there's so many other options if you want to vary your coffee's strength and flavor. I liked the variety of teas available too (mostly hot, but some iced). Service is attentive, and your orders come out quickly. This remains a great alternative to other fast food options along Wolf Rd.

Class is in session!…read more I needed to find my morning Java fix while in Albany and Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary was just the spot for my coffee education. Walking in, this spot is a mad scientist lab. Large roasters are front and center, this isn't a classroom but a coffee laboratory! Nice folks behind the counter greeted me each morning as I placed my order. The roast on their coffee had me coming back daily. You might say it was my (pinkie to lip) Coffee Sanctuary?? Professor Java? You earned that title, I enjoyed my daily visits.

I went into Stacks expecting to grab a coffee and keep moving, but I ended up slowing down for a…read morebit. I ordered the Honey Lavender and a bagel, and the drink was probably my favourite part. The lavender wasn't overpowering and it wasn't loaded with sugar either. I sat there finishing my coffee and realized I'd been there longer than I meant to. Nothing complicared, just a really nice stop in the middle of my day. I'll definitely be back when I'm nearby.

Best espresso I've had in Albany, and if you order for here, they'll plate it with sparkling water…read more Sweet! There's a big ordering and waiting area, so even when it's busy there's plenty of space. Local art on the walls, a variety of seating options downstairs, and one relatively clean restroom. Upstairs is the computer lounge, theoretically, except that the advertised WiFi doesn't work. There is no network with that name. Friendly baristas, some food options, although not a lot for vegetarians. Great location close to the park.

Great service, great ambience, next to a church building, keeping an older building alive in 518…read morearea. It was not very easy to find, but we kept going into the centre and found signs. Great customer service, they take your order and make it right away. I had wished they would have small snacks(not sweet) to go with coffee or tea. They probably added that by now. I went when they had just opened. The best way to set themselves apart from main coffee shops, would be introducing natural stuff as compared to flavors etc. Overall great vibe, for meetings, group gatherings and small quick dates. I would return soon to check it out.

First this place is awesome and I definitely recommend it. I ordered the strawberry matcha and it…read morewas good. The staff is very friendly and my drink was good. I also got a croissant which was also good. The place is pretty and I would come back. The place is friendly and has a welcoming atmosphere.

My first visit here was shaky and I wasn't sure if i'd would return back. I wasn't greeted upon…read moreentering nor was I greeted when ready to put in my order. The lady just acted like I didn't existed/stared awkwardly....and I was the only customer who entered the building and waited at the cash wrap for a while, so it was weird to receive that gesture. After informing the lady that I would like to order, I ordered the dolce and banana with coconut milk and the PB&J biscuit sandwich. The wait time was about 10 mins and I went on a Saturday morning. The foot traffic started to pick up after I submitted my order. As a pointer, I'd recommend visiting them when they first open as a few menu items tend to sell out quick. Now less talk about the order...the dolce and banana with coconut milk was good. However, I do feel like the cup sizes are too small for the price. The PB&J biscuit sandwich was good! I did wish they had vegan pastry options, but for their fall menu they finally introduced one: the vegan pumpkin muffin. The vegan pumpkin muffin is solely the reason why I returned back after experiencing my first visit. My second visit was way better than the first. I was greeted upon entering and the only customer who entered the building at the time. The lady took my order right away and even made some suggestions. I ordered the wild berry matcha with coconut milk. She noticed that I took the vegan route for my drink and even recommended me to try the new vegan pumpkin muffin. I told her that's exactly why I'm here, so I ordered that as well. In addition, I wanted to order the roasted broccolini sandwich, but I was informed that it's not available until the 11am hour, but no worries i'll be back for that! The wait time was about 10 mins and the service was a heck of a lot better the last visit. I did see some new faces this time around and they were so attentive. I really appreciated the service. Now let's talk about the order...the wild berry matcha with coconut milk: delicious! Definitely would recommend ordering that drink. However, the vegan pumpkin muffin!?! DELICIOUS!!!!! 10/10. From the fresh roasted pumpkin seeds, to the crisp from the top layer of the muffin, down to the bottom of the scraps left on the muffin wrapper. I mean, it was that delicious. I'd never expected it. Oh honey, I was not familiar with your vegan game. Not sure who makes the vegan pumpkin muffins, but keep bringing them in. Also, PLEASE introduce more vegan options. Especially, on the pastry side of things. Maybe, a vegan sweet potato and pumpkin cheesecake, muffin and or cookie?! Please consider it. Thank you for the service!

Oh honey is new, very new ..so I'm giving them grace. First, it's expensive. The first prompt at…read morecheck out is set to 22% so be cognizant of that and adjust it accordingly. Upon entry there was a mass of people and no direction from staff that there was no wait to order. There was no greeting and no acknowledgment. The space is cute but decor seemed unfinished. I waited 37 minutes for one drink. Instead of first in and first out, I literally watched baristas greeting friends and family and making their drinks first as already paid customers stood by and waited. Not cool! Also, training shouldn't take place on opening day. Baristas shouldn't have to scramble asking how much ice they need to use or who knows how to make matcha when the cups are 30 high and there are 60 people waiting. No joke, they had cups lined up and instead of working together striping cups with syrup while shots were pulled, 3 would stand there while the fourth made one drink. It was an allergy to efficiency. The last straw for me was watching a person who ordered a red eye get handed their espresso and told to assemble their drink at the drip coffee station around the corner which on a side note is low enough for a child to access. You should never pay to make your own drink. I think in time they can learn not to trip on each other and learn how much ice a cup takes without asking but basic customer service should be on point from the get go. The lack of almond milk is a personal deal breaker for me especially since they seemingly offer every other kind of milk. Kudos for the in house syrups and the drink that I did get was good, just not $8 plus tip good.

The nicest people ever! I needed some help with a gift and they went above and beyond explaining…read moredifferent options and teas to me. I am so impressed I can't wait to visit again. Th gift items I purchased are awesome and on top of that I decided to try a drink while visiting. Let me tell you it was life changing - crème brûlée cheese tea (I hope I'm saying that right). The cold foam was cheese and the tea latte type drink was perfection. I want to drive back and get another right now!

Cute little cafe in Albany that serves a wide variety of teas with fast, friendly and efficient…read moreservice.